Never Underestimate a Prince of Merlen

"That was a success!" Marcus' minister said, ecstatic about the gathering that had just ended. Marcus was warmly received by the citizens of Gaia.

"Your majesty does not seem happy." Another minister asked as he glanced at Marcus. "Is something bothering you?"

"Let's go to my uncle." Marcus said as he led their group through the tunnel and into the council's palace.

The council members and their families all lived and worked in the council's palace. It was big enough to accommodate the ten member group.

When Marcus and his ministers arrived, the council hall was empty. Luckily a servant saw them and guided them to Mattias' office.

"Your majesty!" Mattias said in surprise as he welcomed Marcus and his group into his wing of the palace.

Mattias led them to an office, where Marcus was offered Mattia's seat.

Marcus refused it and simply sat across Mattias. The council leader nodded and accepted that his nephew was definitely an odd royal.